Is Stretching Before Lifting a Myth?

MoscowBarbell · Post by **MoscowBarbell** » Wed Jan 28, 2026 2:30 am

I keep hearing static stretching kills power. Should I just do dynamic stuff?

IronBearRU · Post by **IronBearRU** » Wed Jan 28, 2026 3:10 am

Yes, dynamic only for warmups. Static is for after the session.

SlavPower · Post by **SlavPower** » Wed Jan 28, 2026 3:55 am

The science shows a minor decrease in peak force if you hold over 60s.

RedSteel92 · Post by **RedSteel92** » Wed Jan 28, 2026 4:45 am

I do world's greatest stretch and some leg swings. Takes 5 mins.

RusTitan · Post by **RusTitan** » Wed Jan 28, 2026 5:30 am

If a muscle is chronically tight, a quick static stretch might actually help your positioning.

MoscowBarbell · Post by **MoscowBarbell** » Wed Jan 28, 2026 6:20 am

What about foam rolling?

IronBearRU · Post by **IronBearRU** » Wed Jan 28, 2026 7:00 am

Good for neurological relaxation, but it doesn't actually lengthen the muscle.

SlavPower · Post by **SlavPower** » Wed Jan 28, 2026 7:40 am

Use it on your lats before overhead pressing. Helps a ton.

RedSteel92 · Post by **RedSteel92** » Wed Jan 28, 2026 8:20 am

I find it useful for the TFL and glutes.

RusTitan · Post by **RusTitan** » Wed Jan 28, 2026 8:55 am

Dynamic movements mimic the lifting motion. Better for the CNS.